Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
ok, my surgery date is 2 days away, I've gone through the doubts and fears and now feel pretty peaceful. I would like to know what to expect immediately after the surgery, so I was hoping some of you could post your experiences. Specifically:
1. how much pain are you in? (I'm having the RNY done lapriscopically) Be honest it's not going to freak me out, I just like to know what to expect. Is the walking right after surgery painful and how far do they expect you to walk and how often? The odds of them having to open me is increased because of my size, so has anyone gone through an open surgery?
2. When you get home, how much should you (and should you not) do? Is laundry ok to do, vacuuming?
3. when did most of you start feeling more energetic and able to get around and do stuff? I have someone who will stay with me but only for 2 days. will I be able to do everything I need to do by myself by then?
4. I'm aware of the possible complications, but I'd like to hear from some of you. If you have any experiences you'd like to share, I like to hear them.
I know this probably sounds like a negative post, but really, I just want to be prepared for the reality of surgery. It makes me feel calmer if I know what to expect, so please don't feel like you're going to bum me out. Thanks, Ina
1. how much pain are you in? (I'm having the RNY done lapriscopically) Be honest it's not going to freak me out, I just like to know what to expect. Is the walking right after surgery painful and how far do they expect you to walk and how often? The odds of them having to open me is increased because of my size, so has anyone gone through an open surgery?
2. When you get home, how much should you (and should you not) do? Is laundry ok to do, vacuuming?
3. when did most of you start feeling more energetic and able to get around and do stuff? I have someone who will stay with me but only for 2 days. will I be able to do everything I need to do by myself by then?
4. I'm aware of the possible complications, but I'd like to hear from some of you. If you have any experiences you'd like to share, I like to hear them.
I know this probably sounds like a negative post, but really, I just want to be prepared for the reality of surgery. It makes me feel calmer if I know what to expect, so please don't feel like you're going to bum me out. Thanks, Ina
Keep us posted on your progress...
With that said, my surgery went very well. I was so afraid before being wheeled into the operating room that I was crying and they had to give me a "happy" shot!
When I woke up, I didn't have that much pain -- of course I was comparing it to the pain from my two c-sections. I have more annoyance than pain -- that darn drainage tube grossed me out!!! Just knowing it was hanging there repulsed me. I got my prescription filled for painkillers, but only had to use three or four of them, total.
I did have a fever three days out, but it went away the next day and everything turned out fine.
I'm three months out and have lost 65 pounds. I am very happy with my decision to have the surgery, and I also feel very fortunate that the Lord has blessed me through this time in my life.